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[BeccaBeth 9]

Hey,

 

I sent my I751 on August 21st, received on August 24th, Payment taken August 29th, and received my NOA1 with 18 month extension yesterday. Vermont Service Center.

 

When I opened the letter however, I saw they've spelt my middle name incorrectly. It's a 'traditional' name, but with one letter difference. I of course spelled it correctly on the application, as well as copies of my DL and Green Card, plus they have my profile from K1 and AOS, with the correct spelling. I called them to inform them, and the lady said she would set up a Service request, and gave me a request number. All good so far.

 

I then ask if they'd send me a new, corrected extension letter. She said that was at the discretion of my local office. Annoying that they don't have a blanket policy to fix their own errors, but whatever. So I ask, if they don't, will I have any issue if I happen to be stopped by ICE, or upon re-entry to the country? Her reply astounded me. "Honestly, it depends on the mood of the person who stops you".

 

The more I think about it, the more this angers me. I've done everything correctly, paid them an obscene amount of money, but they make an error and suddenly my status is at the whims of an officer who may not have had his morning coffee yet. Surely this is wrong? Surely they have a policy for this?

 

Anyone had to deal with anything like this?

 

Thanks!

 

 

[Ketsuban 1,034]

I think you might have some luck getting a stamp from the infopass people if you explain the situation to them.

[Wuozopo 4,293]

I think you are over-thinkinking it a little. I get your frustration that the data entry clerk made a typo and they should be perfect. But fear of getting deported over one letter and the intense anger is emotion wasted in my mind.  

[BeccaBeth 9]

16 hours ago, Wuozopo said:

I think you are over-thinkinking it a little. I get your frustration that the data entry clerk made a typo and they should be perfect. But fear of getting deported over one letter and the intense anger is emotion wasted in my mind.  

 

I hope I am over-thinking it. To clarify, however, my anger isn't at the data clerk that made the error. I accept that errors happen, and I've been assured it will be corrected in my file. That's fine. My anger is at the lack of policy they have to fix their error in terms of sending corrected paperwork. If I vacation out of the country, then try to re-enter with expired green card and extension letter with incorrect name, will I be allowed to re-enter, or denied? The fact USCIS themselves could not tell me is a concern. The 'one letter' is literally my only proof of legal status - a system USCIS themselves have set up. It's an additional worry I don't need.

[Wuozopo 4,293]

7 hours ago, BeccaBeth said:

 

I hope I am over-thinking it. To clarify, however, my anger isn't at the data clerk that made the error. I accept that errors happen, and I've been assured it will be corrected in my file. That's fine. My anger is at the lack of policy they have to fix their error in terms of sending corrected paperwork. If I vacation out of the country, then try to re-enter with expired green card and extension letter with incorrect name, will I be allowed to re-enter, or denied? The fact USCIS themselves could not tell me is a concern. The 'one letter' is literally my only proof of legal status - a system USCIS themselves have set up. It's an additional worry I don't need.

I understand, but you know the help desk is only as good as the person who answers the call. Maybe she's wrong. Hopefully the service request will give you a better answer.

 

I don't think you would be denied entry. CBP has a computer to look up your status and know you're still good for entry. The worst thing I can think of is the airline desk arguing with you and having to call a supervisor if they noticed the letter and worry whether to give you a boarding pass.